India External Affairs Minister Meets Iowa Governor to Strengthen Economic Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in New Delhi to discuss strengthening India-US economic and trade ties. Governor Reynolds is leading an eight-day trade mission to India aimed at building on relationships formed during a 2024 visit and exploring new growth opportunities between Iowa and India. The delegation includes key state officials and business leaders, who will participate in various events including the DialogueNEXT symposium and discussions with the US-India Business Council. The mission also involves signing a partner state agreement with Maharashtra to deepen cooperation. These efforts come amid ongoing challenges such as the US imposing tariffs on Indian goods, underscoring the importance of sustained dialogue to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Both sides expressed optimism about the potential for expanding these ties in the future.